President Trump’s outline for a federal budget is in the hands of the U.S. Senate after passing the House last week. Missouri U.S. Senator Josh Hawley told Missourinet there will be some changes from the House version, but he also held firm on Social Security. “One of...
There’s a renewed push to get the U.S. House to pass the 2024 Farm Bill before the end of the year. One hundred-forty U.S. House members, all Republicans, have sent a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, and other leaders, urging them to get the bill...
Congress reconvenes next week, and they’re facing a tight deadline with the still-unfinished farm bill. U.S. Rep. Mark Alford, R-Mo. 4th District, said finding time to debate the farm bill on the House floor won’t be easy. “A lot of things expire in...
A change to Missouri’s welfare assistance programs becomes law on Monday. Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman, R-Arnold, sponsored the change that will move to a one-page form to apply and renew for these government benefits. She said another part in the bill will gradually...
Food stamps could be allowed at some Missouri restaurants. By the minimum number of votes required to pass, the Missouri Senate has endorsed a bill that would let the elderly, disabled and homeless use their SNAP benefits at some restaurants. Republican Senators...
